Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Tire Pressure Sensor: Description and Operation
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), when the spare tire pressure sensor is replaced with a new pressure
sensor, a diagnostic scan tool MUST be used to run a routine that will program the new pressure sensor ID into the Wireless Control Module (WCM),
commonly referred to as the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). Please copy the ID number off of the new pressure sensor before
installing it into the spare tire. Then follow the programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for: "Learn Spare Tire Sensor ID" under"
Miscellaneous Functions" for the "WCM/Wireless Control Module" menu item as appropriate.
NOTE: If replacing the WCM, the spare tire must be dismounted from its wheel to access and note the spare tire pressure sensor ID. Then follow the
programming steps outlined in the diagnostic scan tool for "Learn Spare Tire Sensor ID" under "Miscellaneous Functions" for the "WCM/Wireless
Control Module"? menu item as appropriate. In addition, the placard pressure thresholds must be updated in the new WCM. Go to "Update Pressure
Thresholds" under "Miscellaneous Functions" for the "WCM Wireless Control Module" and follow the procedure.
On vehicles equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, one tire pressure sensor (6) is mounted to each wheel (5) in place of the traditional tire
valve stem. Each sensor has an internal battery that lasts up to 10 years. The battery is not serviceable. At the time of battery failure, the sensor must
be replaced.
The TPM system operates on a 315 MHz radio frequency. The 315 MHz sensors can be easily identified by a white outline oval (black center)
insignia (3) on the sensor body.
